FG to ASUU: We can’t afford N110bn varsity revitalization fund

Federal Government cannot meet Academic Staff Union of Universities’ demand of N110bn for revitalization of tertiary institutions. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said this on Wednesday night … Read More

“The results tonight have been phenomenal.”, Trump yells

United States President Donald Trump has criticized the ongoing general elections in the country. Trump who had earlier claimed premature victory, described the ongoing elections as phenomenal, nothing that his … Read More

2023 Election: INEC to resume voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence in the first quarter of 2021 ahead of the 2023 general election. The … Read More

Nothing stops lecturers from resuming on Wednesday —Minister

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, says there is ‘absolutely nothing’ stopping lecturers from returning to the classrooms on Wednesday. According to him, the Federal Government has done … Read More

BREAKING: Oyo Assembly suspends 13 LGs, LCDAs Chairmen indefinitely

Oyo state House of Assembly on Tuesday has suspended 13 Transition Committee Chairmen of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas for failing to submit a comprehensive report on the … Read More

Varsities will soon resume activities, Minister assures students

There are strong indications that after almost one year at home due to the strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), universities may soon reopen for academic … Read More

Reps want youth, sports ministry to supervise N-Power, others

Both the House of Representatives and the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, have decried the low amounts proposed for the youth in the 2021 Appropriation Bill. At … Read More

ASUU insists on UTAS payment system to end strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has insisted on having the Federal Government adopt it recently invented payment system for Universities with the name University Transparency and Accountability Solution … Read More

Police arrest three for kidnapping Oyo LCDA chairman

Oyo State Police Command on Monday arrested three of the suspects behind the recent kidnap of a council boss in Oyo State. Governor Seyi Makinde made the revelation while addressing … Read More

Strike: ASUU’s demands are now confusing – Nwajiuba

The Federal Government has stated that the issues concerning the seven-month strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is confusing. This was disclosed by the Minister of State … Read More

ASUU, non-academic staff unions locks horn in UI over VC appointment

The University of Ibadan chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused its non-academic counterparts of assaulting and molesting its members during Wednesday’s protest on the campus. ASUU warned … Read More

“Stop protests and approach negotiations table”, Buhari tells youth

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday told youths who have been embarking on #EndSARS protests across the country that the time has come for them to leave the streets and approach … Read More

BREAKING: Arsenal pip Manchester United 1-0

Aubameyang’s 67th minute penalty was won to earn Arsenal three points away to Manchester United. Paul Pogba had unwisely tackled Bellerin, leading to a penalty kick that the skipper converted. … Read More

Strike: Why negotiation between ASUU, FG failed — Investigation

The negotiation between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to end the ongoing industrial action by the lecturers is currently stalled because … Read More

“Bayo Lawal is a self-seeker, has succeeded in exposing his fraudulent tendencies” — Ladoja’s SA

Special Assistant to former governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo state, Barrister Koyejo Oyetunde has described the current Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Alhaji Bayo Lawal … Read More

FG changes MSMEs survival fund portal, to effect from next month

The Federal Government says it will effect a change in Macro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund and Guaranteed off-take Stimulus Scheme site from Nov.1 due to operational challenges. … Read More

“Bayo Lawal is an ingrate, an accidental Commissioner” — Olopoeyan hits back

The embattled chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo state, Alhaji Rasheed Adebisi “Olopoeniyan “ has illustrated the current commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Oyo … Read More

Lanlehin, Ali, Olopoeyan complaints are unnecessary, it took Ladoja 3 years to compensate me — Oyo Commissioner

The chances of reconciling coalition partners and neglected members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with Governor Seyi Makinde look slimmer as commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters, … Read More

Oyo shortlists successful Amotekun applicants

The list of successful applicants from the recent recruitment exercise of the Amotekun corps in Oyo State has been released. According to Tribune Online, the commandant of the security outfit … Read More

#EndSARS: 73 deaths recorded, 1,596 suspects arrested for looting, violence

The recent #ENDSARS protests claimed 73 lives nationwide including 22 police personnel, the police authorities said on Friday. A total of 1,596 suspects have already been arrested across the states … Read More